Schrafft's Butterscotch Cookies

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This recipe for delicious butterscotch cookies is courtesy of Judith Jones.

The Martha Stewart Show, December Fall 2007, The Martha Stewart Show, Episode 3060

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
Makes about 30 cookies
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside.

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  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in egg, dry milk, and vanilla.

  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer running, slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture. Fold in pecans.

  • Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Lightly flour your fingers and press each piece of batter into a 3-inch circle.

  • Transfer to oven and bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Reviews (32)

37 Ratings
  • 5 8
  • 4 10
  • 3 12
  • 2 6
  • 1 1
Martha Stewart Member
12/05/2016
Does anyone remember a cookie kiosk chain from the 1980's named, cookies cookn? They had the most delicious butterscotch cookies! I've always wondered what happened to this chain?
Martha Stewart Member
02/23/2013
My gran would take me to Schrafft's when I was little Hot Chocolate and a plate of Sugar Cookies....amazing the memories a recipe can bring alive.
Martha Stewart Member
06/19/2011
Excellent recipe! I don't think there are enough butterscotch recipes out there!
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Martha Stewart Member
01/13/2010
Is this from the NYC Schraff's ?
Martha Stewart Member
01/13/2010
Is this recipe from the Schrafft's restaurants that were in NYC???
Martha Stewart Member
01/13/2010
jcvchef: Just add the dry powder to the dough. See step 2. I hope you like them as much as my family did.
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Martha Stewart Member
01/13/2010
Is the non-fat dry milk in it's powder form or made into a liquid?
Martha Stewart Member
02/17/2009
I made these with 6 T butter and 8 T butter-flavored shortening (0 trans fat), because we're low on butter, and on impulse (I'll probably be banned from the site for this) substituted "Imitation Vanilla, Butter
Martha Stewart Member
02/16/2009
Great cookie! Even my husband the cookie snob loves these!
Martha Stewart Member
01/30/2009
This cookie is good , not too greasy . I didnt flatten them down very much , because I like chewy cookies better. I used a wisk to sift the flour - heard that somewhere - I dont like sifting ! this recipe is a keeper!
Martha Stewart Member
01/28/2009
Listen up! I used 2 sticks of margarine- regular with the salt AND regular liquid milk AND it came out JUST FINE. No need to complicate here! And yes, I added the 1/2 tsp salt as well. No I did not flour my hands they were too busy eating the yummy cookie dough! Oh and I added butterscotch chips not on the list. This recipe is WONDERFUL and SOO EASY w/ practical ingredients- I LOVE IT! Thank You!!!
Martha Stewart Member
01/27/2009
Very good, may try less butter. a little greasy
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
Someone asked about the "sifter" that was used on t he show....... It is merely a fine mesh sieve..............most of us have a sieve in our kitchens. You do not have to buy a sifter.
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
sdasgupta- If you have a coop or other type of store where you can buy things in bulk, you can buy as much or as little as you need. I just picked-up about a cup at our coop because I didn't want to spend $9 on a box.
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
Oh my gosh, thse look so yummy! I can't wait to try these and I think they'd be good to ship off to friends far away.
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
Where can you buy a sifter like Martha uses on her show? I'm tired of sifting sugar in the small crank sifter I have. It takes a lot of time and is very messy.
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
sdasgupta- I've used non dairy powder creamer that you use in your coffee in baking and it worked well. I keep a box of dry milk for all my baking. Such as cakes that ask for water I toss in the powder milk.. or use it making anything that asks for milk. Mash tators.. cream sauces.. etc! I hope I helped.
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
Is there a substitute for dry milk? I've been wanting to try this recipe but find it such a waste to buy a large box of dry milk for just 2 tablespoons. Any suggestions?
Martha Stewart Member
01/23/2009
Elizabethhaire, Have you checked the pie recipe on www.sarabeth.com She cooks for Lord
Martha Stewart Member
07/21/2008
these are fantastic cookies that turn out really well and they are so easy to make!
Martha Stewart Member
12/19/2007
Everyone LOVES these cookies! They are very easy and make wonderful holiday treats! I will definitely pass-down this recipe to my future children! Thank you for sharing :)
Martha Stewart Member
12/19/2007
These cookies are delicious. They're thin and crispy and don't take too many ingredients. I made 12 dozen for my annual cookie exchange and they were a big hit. Be sure you flatten them out pretty well. I didn't flatten the first pan enough and they were chewy instead of crispy.
Martha Stewart Member
12/15/2007
I like this cockie!! instead of peckan i used almond.. I whish you a very merry cristmas!! hugs from Maggan in Sweden
Martha Stewart Member
12/14/2007
Yummy, awesome cookie! Eask and quick to make, they taste great. I'm eating one now!
Martha Stewart Member
12/14/2007
This a really good cookie and easy to make I'd highly recommend you give it a try.
Martha Stewart Member
12/11/2007
This is a delicious cookie and one of my favorites already! Kids, grandkids, neighbors and sisters all raved about these. And they're so easy to make!
Martha Stewart Member
12/10/2007
Nonfat dry milk is usually located in the baking section of your grocery beside evaporated milk and/or sweetened condensed milk. These cookies are FABULOUS!! They are light and taste just like butterscotch. Plus, they are quick and easy to make. If you use the "heaping tablespoon", the recipe will make about 40 cookies. YUM! Happy Baking!
Martha Stewart Member
12/10/2007
I'd love to try this recipe. But i also can't find a non fat dry milk. What is a better alternative for this?
Martha Stewart Member
12/07/2007
I do not have dry milk, can use just regular milk and if so how much? I can't wait to try this recipe
Martha Stewart Member
12/06/2007
If merory serves Schrafft's was a fun restaurant with great desserts and ice cream in NYC. Now if someone can come up with the recipe for apple crumb pie from the Bird Cage Restaurant at Lord and Taylors, my Christmas wish will be fulfilled!
Martha Stewart Member
12/06/2007
I baked these cookies today after seeing them on the show. They are wonderful! So easy to make. Thank you so much for the recipe
Martha Stewart Member
12/06/2007
I was flipping channels on Tuesday and starting watching Martha just when she was making these cookies. They are the best I have ever had or made. My whole family loves tham also. What is a Schrafft? Thanks Colleen from Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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